‘The Paper’ Star Sabrina Impacciatore on Catfishing, Learning to Do the Worm Dance, and Working With an All-Female Creative Team

Peacock's mockumentary series "The Paper" featured a significant plot development for the character Esmerelda Grand, portrayed by Sabrina Impacciatore, in its fifth episode. The series centers on the staff of the Toledo Truth Teller, a once-prestigious publication now relying on syndicated content. Impacciatore discussed her character's storyline, which involved catfishing, and her experience working with an all-female creative team on the show. She also shared anecdotes about learning to perform the "worm dance" for a scene. The show's ensemble cast includes Domhnall Gleeson as editor-in-chief Ned Sampson. The narrative explores the challenges faced by a local newspaper in the contemporary media landscape.